Want to know who plays Laney Amplifiers and Black Country Customs pedals? Check out our latest artist roster and get the low down on their Laney Amps & BCC pedals of choice
Here at Laney Amplification, we have quite the reputation for attracting the very best musicians to our artist roster, or as we refer to it, our artist family, which is why we’re always ecstatic when we discover another artist who plays Laney amplifiers.Want to know which artists use Laney Amplifiers and Black Country Customs pedals? Check out our latest artist roster which we’re always adding to and discover the amps and pedals that help shape their sound. But in this blog, I’ll highlight some of our latest additiosn and biggest names to join the Laney family! Our artist family includes legendary players and rising stars across multiple genres, all united by their passion for tone and the reliability of Laney gear.
Who Plays Laney Amplifiers?
Many renowned guitarists use Laney amplifiers. Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) plays the Laney SUPERGROUP and LA 100 BL. Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins) uses the LA100SM. Other notable users include Guthrie Govan, Vernon Reid, Lari Basilio, Tom Quayle, Martin Miller, Devin Townsend, and Andy Timmons. Laney is trusted by top musicians across genres.
We continually welcome new artists to the Laney family. Below, you’ll find a selection of key artists, Laney players and endorsees who trust Laney amplifiers to power their sound:
Which Guitarists Use Laney Amplifiers?
Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) – Laney SUPERGROUP, TI Boost, Laney LA 100 BL amplifier
Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins) – LA100SM x1, LA412 x2
Benji Madden (Good Charlotte) – IRT120H, IRT412
Dino Bardot (Franz Ferdinand) – L20T-112
Martin Miller (Solo/Session) – IRT60H, IRT212
Giacomo Turra (Solo/YouTube Artist) – L5T-112
Devin Townsend (Devin Townsend Project, Strapping Young Lad) – IRT-STUDIO
Guthrie Govan (The Aristocrats, Asia) – L50H, LA412
Lari Basilio (Solo) – L20H, LFR-112
Mike Cuniff – (Boston Manor) -LA30BL and matched LA212 cabs
Vernon Reid (Living Colour) – GH100L, GS412IA
Andy Timmons (Danger Danger, Solo) – IRT60H, IRT212
Tom Quayle (Solo/Fusion Guitarist) – Lionheart L20T-112
Jack Gardiner (Solo/Session) – IRT-STUDIO
Alex Hutchings (Solo/Session) – IRT-STUDIO
Mattias Eklundh (Freak Kitchen) – IRT-STUDIO
Frank Gambale (Chick Corea Elektric Band) – L20T-112
Gretchen Menn (Zepparella) – Lionheart L20T-112
The Prodigy – Rob Holliday (The Prodigy, Sulpher) – GH100TI, GS412LA
Several renowned bassists use Laney bass amplifiers. Dougie Poynter (McFly) plays the DB500H with a DBV810 cab. Bob Hardy (Franz Ferdinand) and Dan Pugsley (Skindred) also use the DB500H. Nathan East (Eric Clapton, Daft Punk) plays the DB200H. Other users include Kalan Adam, Aaran McKenzie, and Charles Berthoud.
Dougie Poynter (McFly) – DB500H, DBV810
Bob Hardy (Franz Ferdinand) – DB500H, DBV4810
Kalan Adam (Attila) – DB500H, DBV810-4
Aaran McKenzie (While She Sleeps) – DB500H, DBV810
Nathan East (Eric Clapton, Daft Punk, Phil Collins) – DB200H, DB210-200
Dan Pugsley (Skindred) – DB500H, DBV810
Dan Cuniff (Boston Manor) – Laney Digbeth DB500H and DBV410
Charles Berthoud (Solo | Escape the internet tour) – DBC410-4 and the DB500H and absolutely loves the Digbeth plugin
Oliver Sentance (High Fade) – DB500H and either DBC410-4 or DBV410-4
Watch Dougie Poynter of McFly talk about his love of Laney DIGBETH bass amps.
You can view the full range of Laney Artists and see why so many pro-level musicians choose Laney and Black Country Customs. But read on to see exactly which Laney amps and BCC pedals some of these artists use.
Our beloved Tony Iommi is just one of the superstars who have been part of our enviable line up over the years. Here are some other names you may be familiar with in the picture below who have been known to play Laney amps or who are currently part of the Laney family.
Why do artists choose Laney Amplifiers?
We are proud to say that we have some of the most talented and versatile guitarists, bass players and singer-songwriters in our family, covering an enormous range of genres. Jazz, Metal, Blues, Funk, Country, Rock, RnB and everything in between.
In addition to taking good care of our artists -like a family should – one of the main reasons superstars like Tony Iommi, Justin Hawkins, Lari Basilio and Killswitch Engage work with us is that we design and engineer some of the industry’s most intriguing, versatile, genre-spanning and reliable amplifier products. Tony Iommi has been with Laney since 1974 – a testament to our commitment to creating amplifiers that allow artists to create their signature sounds, whilst offering reliable foundation to create iconic music with.
Which Artists Play Laney Black Country Customs Supergroup Amps?
The Black Country Customs SUPERGROUP amplifiers deliver earth-shaking power, making them the perfect choice for rock and metal legends such as:
Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) – Supergroup, TI Boost pedal
Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins) – Supergroup
Mike Cuniff (Boston Manor) – Laney Supergroup LA30BL and matched LA212 cabs
Black Country Customs SUPERGROUP amplifiers are the ultimate choice for the likes of Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath as well as Billy Corgan offering players with the capability to shake the Earth!
As of 2017 Tony Iommi uses the Laney Black Country Customs SUPERGROUP amplifier and used it on the final Black Sabbath tour, aptly entitled “The End Tour”. Billy Corgan is now also a Laney Supergroup amplifier user and endorsee.
In addition, these awesome artists also use the SUPERGROUP amplifiers.
Tony Iommi plays Laney Supergroup amps and his signature Black Country Customs TI Boost pedal.
View Tony Iommi’s rig and gear rundown below:
Watch the interview with Billy Corgan and get the Billy Corgan amplifier settings.Watch Mike & Dan of Boston Manor talk about their Laney gear
Devin Townsend (Devin Townsend Project, Strapping Young Lad)
Guthrie Govan (The Aristocrats, Asia, Hans Zimmer)
Jack Thammarat (Solo)
Li-sa-X (Solo)
Jack Gardiner (Solo/Session)
Stephen Platt (Collibus)
Per Nilsson (Scar Symmetry, Meshuggah [Touring])
Charles Berthoud (Solo/YouTube Bassist)
Here’s Devin Townsend talking about his Laney LFR cabs:
Here’s Li-sa-X of KOIAI discussing her Laney LFR Guitar Cabinets
Which Artists Use Laney Cub Super Amplifiers?
Laney’s low-wattage and highly portable CUB-SUPER range of guitar amplifiers is a go-to for many artists, offering incredible tone and versatility. Some of the key players using CUB-SUPER amps include:
Jenny Clifford (Solo/The Joy Hotel/Session)
Lari Basilio (Solo)
Monica Valli (Solo/Session/Instagram Artist)
Take a look at our Laney Cub Super artist page for more details and videos and check out the pictures below for some seriously impressive stats!
Lari Basilio, Monica Valli
Marcia Richards, Luca Mantovanelli
Jenny Clifford, Dan Smith
Kalie Shorr, Sam Bell (Lick Library) and many others.
Which Artists Use Laney Lionheart Amplifiers?
The Laney LIONHEART series is one of the favourite tube guitar amps used by many top players incluidng Tom Quayle, Gretchen Menn, with two members from Tom Odell choosing Laney, too because of its incredible versatility, immense power and beautiful tone that can go from classic British cleans to harder-hitting crunch when you need it. The budget-friendly LIONHEART Foundry amps are also some of the top 10 affordable solid-state amps in the world too (when compared to other price points). These artists rely on LIONHEART amps as part of their live and studio setups:
Tom Quayle (Solo/Fusion Guitarist)
Gretchen Menn (Zepparella)
Dino Bardot (Franz Ferdinand)
Jack Thammarat (Solo)
Take a look at our Laney LIONHEART artist page for more details and videos and check out the pictures below for some seriously impressive stats!
Designed for versatility and power, the IRONHEART range is trusted by international touring musicians who need the higher gain, bone-shattering crunch that only these amplifiers can deliver:
Mattias Eklundh (Freak Kitchen)
Martin Miller (Solo/Session)
Alex Hutchings (Solo/Session)
Al Joseph (Solo)
Hedras Ramos (Solo/Ricardo Arjona)
Christophe Godin (Solo/Morglbl)
Malevolence
Some of the biggest names in music and international touring acts choose the Laney IRONHEART range. Powerful, versatile, and reliable with PLENTY of hard-hitting crunch!
Not sure which IRONHEART amp is right for you? Check out our Laney IRONHEART buyers guide where we compare every amp for you.
See the full range of IRONHEART artists and endorsees and view a selection below.
Mattias Eklundh, Martin Miller
Alex Hutchings, Al Joseph
Hedras Ramos (Richard Arjona), Christophe Godin
Malevolence and many others.
Who Plays Laney LIONHEART and IRONHEART LOUDPEDALS?
Laney’s Lionheart and Ironheart Loudpedals deliver powerful and versatile amp-like tones in a pedal format. The following artists incorporate these pedals into their setups:
Martin Miller (Solo/Session) – Ironheart Loudpedal
Tom Quayle (Solo/Fusion Guitarist) – Lionheart Loudpedal
These two virtuosos played a crucial role in developing the Loudpedal series, ensuring that the tones match the original Laney amps they’ve been using for years. Whether it’s Martin Miller’s high-gain power or Tom Quayle’s smooth fusion tones, the Loudpedals designed in Collaboration with Laney artists Tom Quayle and Martin Miller are a portable amp solution without sacrificing tone – perfect if you want to go ampless on guitar. Check out the announcement blog here and exclusive interview with Tom Quayle and Martin Miller.
Who Plays Black Country Customs Pedals?
Several top artists from all over the world, spanning multiple genres incorporate Black Country Customs pedals into their rigs for unique tonal shaping and versatility including:
Andy Timmons (Danger Danger, Solo) – Secret Path, Spiral Array
Tom Quayle (Solo/Fusion Guitarist) – Steelpark
Lari Basilio (Solo) – Steelpark
Gretchen Menn (Zepparella) – Secret Path
Sam Fender – (Solo) – Secret Path
Our Black Country Customs Pedal range, now features added low-end power in the form of three bass pedals. The ’85 interval pedal, The Blackheath bass distortion and the Custard Factory compression pedal.
These handcrafted in the UK stomp boxes join five guitar pedals in the line-up.
Spiral Array chorus (as used by our legendary pedal artist and tone connoisseur, Andy Timmons.)
Check out the ever-growing list of amazing players who use our pedals. Players such as Matt Bigland (Dinosaur Pile up),Phil X (Bon Jovi), Sam Fender, Tom Quayle, Lari Basilio, Skip Black, Gretchen Menn and many others.
The 2025 Laney Bass Amp Update
In 2021 we launched an entire new range of Bass amplifiers and cabinets to critical acclaim. The Digbeth range was meticulously designed with artists to ensure it delivered the goods whatever their requirements. A floor-based Bass pre amp like the DB-PRE for those that need to travel light but still pack a punch, to the stadium worthy DBV810 8×10 cabinet. DB500H and DB200H (500 and 200 Watt heads) and the DB200-210 200 watt combo all with complimentary cabinets. We even completely redesigned the driver complement working with our legendary pro audio sister company, HH Electronics, developing the ‘Black Series’ range of drivers to ensure that no stone was left unturned in our quest for bass amplifier nirvana! You can read 5 reasons you need the Laney Digbeth Bass Amp Series here.
Who Plays Laney Digbeth Bass Amps?
The Digbeth Bass Amp Series has been embraced by a wide range of bassists who demand power and tone. The following artists (and many more) use the Laney Digbeth bass amp series:
Watch Nathan East talk about his Laney DIGBETH Bass amps
Watch Dougie Poynter of McFly talk about his Laney DIGBETH Bass amps
Check out some of the great players who leant their ears and experience to these products and are now using them out in the field.Dan Pugsley (Skindred), Bob Hardy (Franz Ferdinand)
Kalan Adam (Attila) Arran McKenzie (While she sleeps)
Charlie Fowler, Jim Cratchley (Dinosaur pile up)
Rudi Creswick (Tom Misch), Wilkie Robinson (Malevolence0
We’d like to take a moment to recognise the importance of family. Our family-owned, family-run business since 1967.
Our prestigious and renowned family of products and most importantly our wonderful, talented and hard-working Artist family.
We’ll be featuring as many of them as we can with every new year that comes, whether that is right here on this very blog, on our social media via a livestream or out in the wild at gigs, clinics, shows.
We hope you join us across our social media and enjoy the music that they create – with a little help from our products – and if you were thinking of emulating their success, want to know who plays Laney Amplifiers and what gear they use, we’ve now grouped the products they use to make it easier to recreate their tone in the “Artist section” onsite.
Are you an artist?
Oh yes, one final note before we sign off…if you’re an artist who’d like to join us, or you have a suggestion for an artist to join the Laney family then please drop us a line via our contact page. We’re always happy to hear from new and interesting artists.
Here at Laney Amplification, we have quite the reputation for attracting the very best musicians to our artist roster, or as we refer to it, our artist family, which is why we’re always ecstatic when we discover another artist who plays Laney amplifiers.
Want to know which artists use Laney Amplifiers and Black Country Customs pedals? Check out our latest artist roster which we’re always adding to and discover the amps and pedals that help shape their sound. But in this blog, I’ll highlight some of our latest additiosn and biggest names to join the Laney family!
Our artist family includes legendary players and rising stars across multiple genres, all united by their passion for tone and the reliability of Laney gear.
The Black Country Customs SUPERGROUP amplifiers deliver earth-shaking power, making them the perfect choice for rock and metal legends such as:
You can read our new blog all about Max Goff (Tom Odell) who is also a new Laney endorsee.
These handcrafted in the UK stomp boxes join five guitar pedals in the line-up.
Kalan Adam (Attila) Arran McKenzie (While she sleeps)
Charlie Fowler, Jim Cratchley (Dinosaur pile up)
Rudi Creswick (Tom Misch), Wilkie Robinson (Malevolence0
We’d like to take a moment to recognise the importance of family. Our family-owned, family-run business since 1967.
Our prestigious and renowned family of products and most importantly our wonderful, talented and hard-working Artist family.
We’ll be featuring as many of them as we can with every new year that comes, whether that is right here on this very blog, on our social media via a livestream or out in the wild at gigs, clinics, shows.
We hope you join us across our social media and enjoy the music that they create – with a little help from our products – and if you were thinking of emulating their success, want to know who plays Laney Amplifiers and what gear they use, we’ve now grouped the products they use to make it easier to recreate their tone in the “Artist section” onsite.